Lost the hidden icons arrow

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  1. Posts : 8,608
    Windows 7 Ultimate 32bit SP1
       #1

    Lost the hidden icons arrow


    My husband decided to open up my computer and proceeded to vacuum and blow out accumulated dust... I wasn't there to watch him, but something went awry
    First I lost quick launch, but I got back .. now I just need to get the programs that launch at startup back behind the arrow that isn't there anymore.

    I can't believe that just cleaning out the inside of the case could cause this type of a problem! Oh, BTW ... I have 4 fans that he used the compressed air on. He said they all spun.
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  2. Posts : 17,796
    Windows 10, Home Clean Install
       #2

    Go to search
    type
    notification

    Then tick the items that you want.
    They are the notifiication icons.

    also
    Notification Area Icons - Reset

    I really hope that I can help after all the help you have given us.
    The hidden icons, behind the arrow should return.
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  3. Posts : 8,608
    Windows 7 Ultimate 32bit SP1
    Thread Starter
       #3

    Aww Rich, thank you! Don't see it yet ... but possibly a reboot might help
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  4. Posts : 17,796
    Windows 10, Home Clean Install
       #4

    It should work, did you set up some to hide while in the notification area?
    Some have to be set to only show notifications (set to hide)
    If you set it up properly then there is corruption, if the arrow is not present.

    Try the SFC and see what happens.
    SFC /SCANNOW Command - System File Checker

    Just to be sure we are talking about the same thing. The arrow is on task bar, by the clock lower right.
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  5. Posts : 8,608
    Windows 7 Ultimate 32bit SP1
    Thread Starter
       #5

    We're talking about the same thing. SFC didn't find any problems. I don't know what happened by just cleaning the inside of the computer case

    Anyway... I will to get back to you after my 8 hour download of SP1 RC. Dang slow DSL
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  6. Posts : 17,796
    Windows 10, Home Clean Install
       #6

    System Icons - Enable or Disable

    Make sure it is set up to show the arrow.
    It may be set to hide all
    Last edited by Brink; 01 Nov 2010 at 22:52. Reason: Updated link with a W7 version ;)
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  7. Posts : 14,606
    Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit 7600
       #7

    This may be a lame suggestion but have you tried a system restore.
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  8. Posts : 8,608
    Windows 7 Ultimate 32bit SP1
    Thread Starter
       #8

    Hi boohbah, no ... system restore, startup repair, SFC /scannow, nor chkdsk found any problems!
    Apparently after removing SP1 Beta, the Hosts file was corrupt

    I still have no clue as to why I don't have the little up arrow, hiding my Antivirus, SpywareGuard, and Network Magic. These are suppsed to be in the little box that I lost.
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  9. Posts : 14,606
    Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit 7600
       #9

    Well its beyond me Jaycee, I've never seen or heard of this issue.(til now!)
    sorry i cant be of any practical help
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  10. Posts : 8,608
    Windows 7 Ultimate 32bit SP1
    Thread Starter
       #10

    I'm unique!
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